Ashford Acres Inn

The pillows in the Magnolia room reek of brylcream. They failed to tell me they were hosting prom. Loud cars, kids screaming and the music beat could be heard all night. It took me 20 mins to get into parking lot and then there was no parking spots.

I come to Central Kentucky often for business, and I always stay here if I can. (It's usually fully booked in the warmer months) Other guests are probably here for a special event or getaway, but I am alone usually on a weekday, and this place makes me feel so welcome. Stepping onto the beautifully lit, gorgeous, historic grounds in the middle of rolling Kentucky bluegrass country, I truly feel as if I've stepped into an earlier era, one in which famed Southern hospitality is alive and well. Each of the rooms is decorated differently, complete with a luxury ensuite bathroom. The Oak Suite even has a curved hallway leading to the bath which serves as a cozy reading nook. Each room has all the streaming and wi-fi amenities one would expect of a luxury B&B, and on the second floor landing sits a cabinet and refrigerator full of every Keurig coffee and soda, water, and juice you can imagine, as well as a full offering of free snacks. One of the best things about this B&B though, is the DELICIOUS food. Every morning the staff brings you a full, included Southern breakfast straight to your room whenever you want, or you can be served in the dining room. This breakfast is so good– perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and sausage gravy, coffee, and a to die for yogurt, fresh berry and granola parfait. Heaven! The food at Ashford Acres is out of this world, even better than famous Southern foodie places I have been such as Blackberry Farm and the Greenbrier. Dinners here in the intimate formal dining room are a real occasion. I guess you can tell I like this place, and I want the owner and amazing staff to be recognized for what a fabulous place they have restored so lovingly and authentically, which is such a treat for a traveler like me.

Myself and 4 friends graduated high school together 52 years ago. We wanted a girls retreat so I invited them to Cynthiana! I knew Ashford Acres would be a lovely place to stay and I chose the Maple Suite. What I didn’t know was how wonderful the staff would treat us! They attended to every detail to make our stay perfect! I would highly recommend Ashford Acres to anyone who wants a relaxing retreat in a beautiful historic Bed and Breakfast!!

My husband booked us this romantic stay as a Christmas gift. It was wonderful! The house is beautiful and the town is so charming with little shops (very americana). Our room was nicely appointed and updated. We opted for dinner which was very delicious. Breakfast was great too. They do a lovely job; we plan to return during spring.